Strengthening Stroke Care from the Ground Up: Birgunj Hosts Masterclass and Awareness Campaign 2025
In a decisive step toward strengthening stroke care across Nepal’s southern region, the city of Birgunj hosted the Stroke Masterclass and Awareness Campaign 2025 on March 28–29. Organized by the Nepal Stroke Project in collaboration with the Nepal Stroke Association and supported by Boehringer Ingelheim, Life Quest, and the National Neuro Center, the two-day event […]
Empowering Stroke Care: Speech Therapy Spotlight
On April 3, over 20 participants gathered virtually to engage in an online lecture about the vital role of speech-language therapy in stroke rehabilitation. The session was led by Eva Stübel, a speech and language therapist (SLT) from Heidelberg, Germany, supported by her colleague Olivia Zelasny. The lecture focused on how strokes can cause problems […]
New Course: Stroke Care for Nurses
Nurses are very important in Stroke Care, there work makes a huge difference for the patient’s outcome. And times in Nepal are changing. Stroke Units are being built and the very expensive treatment of stroke is now covered by the Nepalese Health Insurance. Therefore we want to encourage nurses to attend this online course about […]
Bhairahawa Stroke Masterclass 2025
On February 28, 2025 the Bhairahawa Stroke Masterclass took place with a total of 72 attendees. The event was held at Manigram Bishram Batika, Butwal, bringing together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and general practitioners. The Stroke Masterclass aimed to advance stroke care in the Lumbini region by providing […]
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Key Insights from an Expert Lecture
On March 5th, Dr. Abhishek Man Shrestha gave a highly interesting presentation on the often-overlooked yet critical condition, Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT). Dr. Shrestha emphasized that CVT, unlike more common ischemic strokes, results from the formation of blood clots in the cerebral venous sinuses, impeding normal blood drainage and increasing intracranial pressure. While rare, it […]
Congratulations B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences on achieving Angels Award Gold Status!
Congratulations B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences on achieving Angels Award Gold Status! We are thrilled to announce that the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences has been awarded the Angels Award 2024 Gold Status! Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement! The WSO Angels Awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate excellence in stroke […]
Nepalgunj Hosts Successful Stroke Masterclass, Advancing Stroke Care in the Region
On February 7, 2025, Nepalgunj Neuro and General Hospital was the site of an impactful Stroke Masterclass, organized by the Nepal Stroke Project and the Nepal Stroke Association, with co-sponsorship from Boehringer Ingelheim. This event marked a significant step forward in improving stroke identification and treatment in Nepalgunj and surrounding areas. The Masterclass brought together […]
Raising Stroke Awareness in Nepal – A Community Initiative
On January 28, 2025, the Nepal Stroke Association (NSA) successfully conducted the fifth session of its Stroke Awareness Program (SAP) in Rupandehi-1, Lumbini, Nepal. Sponsored by the Nepal Stroke Project, this initiative aimed to educate the local community about stroke prevention, early detection, and emergency response. troke is a leading cause of disability and death […]
A Milestone in Stroke Care Achieved!
A Milestone in Stroke Care: Advancements in Nepal’s Healthcare System Since 2021, the Nepal Stroke Association (NSA), in collaboration with the Heidelberg University Hospital and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the “Hospital Partnerships” funding program, has spearheaded a transformative initiative to improve stroke care across Nepal. This growing network of hospitals has […]
From Guidelines to Practice: Elevating Stroke Care Through Teamwork and Recognition
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, more than 40 health care professionals participated in another online lecture and listened to Dr. Lekhjung Thapa’s presentation about Inpatient Stroke Care and the Components of Stroke Units and Multidisciplinary Stroke Teams. Dr. Lekhjung provided an overview of the global burden of stroke, noting that it is one of the leading causes of […]